Non-HomeKit Siri Control, Restoring from Trash, Quick Tips, and Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 740
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
December 18, 2018
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Show Notes
Have you ever wanted to use Siri to control something that's <em>not</em> HomeKit-compatible? You're not alone. Also, you're in luck! John and Dave have an answer for you. On top of that, quick tips, Cool Stuff Found, and your questions answered. Press play and let's go!Note: Shownotes are complete!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
- 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 740 for Monday, December 17, 2018
- 00:01:39 System space being taken up
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- 00:08:54 Rick-QT-Put something back from the Trash
- Ctrl-Click then choose Put Back, File | Put Back or Cmd-Delete
- 00:10:59 Jason-QT-Disable Mojave Screenshot Thumbnails
- 00:14:24 Keith-QT-See original Photos on iOS
- 00:15:48 Dave-QT-Use Keyboard Shortcut Services to Encode Audio and More
- 00:18:19 MGGF-Macintosh Software Repository
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- 00:22:59 Joe-Alexa vs. HomePod
- 00:31:14 Patrick-Use Siri to Control non-HomeKit Devices with Google Assistant
- 00:39:39 Eric-What Safari Extensions do you use?
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- 00:52:00 MGGF-Which Hub/Dock to Get?
- 00:59:51 Conrad-Upgrade to ISP Wi-Fi Router?
- 01:08:18 Tom-New Cable Modem Advice
- 01:14:04 Greg-739-CSF-Simple Screen Shade
- 01:15:03 Maccast-CSF-Sharecuts
- 01:16:01 Michael-738-Wi-Fi Trouble Follow-up
- 01:18:41 CSF-Nest Protect Smoke and CO Alarm
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